5/5 - Excellent
The weather in Alaska changes. Be prepared to adjust plans. Get travel insurance on flights and big excursions.
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![Alaskan brown kodiak bear [ursus arctos] at the base of the falls fishing at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park Alaska United States](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/293/677306b1-af9f-4fc3-a5ac-1110bb7ec3c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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I thought the staff was lovely. They were very thoughtful and attentive.
Reviewed on 22 February 2026

The room was cold but they have a plug in heater
Reviewed on 21 February 2026

Nice little get away spot. View was beautiful, beds and shower comfortable. We would have benefited from a pearing knife to cut our bagel and apple. One other suggestion is a taller faucet in one of the sinks to better wash dishes and fill water bottles. Great spot! I would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 19 September 2025

It was indeed an awesome view. The hosts are really friendly. It has a separate entrance which is nice. Walking distance to downtown if you don't have a car, but if you do there is a place to park. It is built on a hill in front of the ocean, and requires walking down a flight of stairs each time ...
Reviewed on 22 August 2025

My husband, son &daughter enjoyed their stay at The Emerald Isle Getaway. They said it was a very nice house in a great neighborhood. It was easy to find & Michele very easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Kodiak. Thank you!
Reviewed on 12 November 2025

Nice little get away spot. View was beautiful, beds and shower comfortable. We would have benefited from a pearing knife to cut our bagel and apple. One other suggestion is a taller faucet in one of the sinks to better wash dishes and fill water bottles. Great spot! I would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 19 September 2025

You can take time to visit Pasagshak River State Recreation Site during your travels to Kodiak. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Find out about the history of Kodiak with a stop at Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park. Wander the lakeside and beaches while you're in the area.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Gertrude during your travels in Kodiak. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Olga Bay during your travels in Kodiak. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Find out about the history of Kodiak with a stop at SS Albert M. Boe. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kodiak Laboratory Aquarium and Touch Tank during your travels in Kodiak. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.
The weather in Alaska changes. Be prepared to adjust plans. Get travel insurance on flights and big excursions.
Kodiak is a great starting point for the more remote areas.
Kodiak is a great jumping off point for wilderness trips to fish and see the bears. We also took a rental car, VERY expensive, for a day to drive to the end of the island to see the whales. Not a lot to do in the city itself.
Kodiak is beautiful. The second day there it was overcast but otherwise sunny. I love the ocean and boats so it was nice to see both. Great fishing and just a pleasant place to relax.
Small population island but beautiful scenery.i loved it....
